[DML] Re: eBay Water Pumps, etc

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I only mention drilling & tapping because 2 of the 3 pumps I've
purchased off eBay came that way (better for my particular engine
BTW). They were advertised as "Volvo water pumps" -- no specific model
years or applications. A proper parts house pump should of course come
ready to install (open the box and look at it before you take it to
the cash register. If it isn't correct, simply don't buy it!)

If you're saavy some real bargains can be had on eBay. Rather than
repair my leaking A/C compressor, I picked up a brand new in the box
Sanden 510 for less than $100 (word to the wise: most bidders are
looking for SD 508's, thus lowering our competition). Bought a new
Series 038 CPR for $75. The engine now in my car came new from the
factory, complete on a pallet, for $500. Bought a running B27, also
complete, for $50. Etc.

I think most eBay bidders err by not asking questions or requesting
additional pics. If you're concerned about a water pump thermal time
switch port, get the seller to photograph it from that angle! Get a
pic of the impeller while you're at it to ensure the pump isn't right
handed.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> Not everyone on the list is a good amateur machinist. Or even a bad 
> one. 
> 
> Considering that a Volvo place will probably charge $700 for this job 
> AND screw up your car, the ability to single-source the parts, 
> get "free" advice, and do it yourself is probably worth it to a 
> significant portion of the group, and they will still save money. 
> 
> To many people the ability to open the box and put the thing on vs. 
> spending all day driving around, drilling and tapping, and then 
> coming up short some obscure gasket on a Saturday evening, is worth 
> it. The difference between a $30 pump and a $130 pump could easily be 
> more than $100 of someone's time. It depends on what you mean my 
> significant.
> 
> I have done it the "parts store way" and will probably do it that way 
> in the future, but I also realize that quite a few of the folks out 
> there don't have the time or skills (or patience!) to go that route. 
> 
> Dave S. 
> 





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